How to Donate Plasma

When donating plasma, the plasma is extracted from your blood, and the non-plasma is returned to your body. You will have two needles in your arms. One going, and one coming. The procedure generally takes 1-2 hours.

Then call to see if your center takes walk-ins or if you will need to set an appointment. On your first visit, expect to fill out a mountain of paperwork. After this, you will get hooked up to the needles and will begin your donation.

Once through, you will be paid, usually in cash. You can donate 1-2 times per week. Usually you will get around $20 for your first donation, and $30 or so for the second one that week. This is your incentive to come back a second time.

While donating plasma is not the most fun thing in the world, it is a life saving act that is really needed. And its nice to know that you have the ability to earn some quick cash if you are in an emergency situation.
Have you ever donated plasma? If so tell us why you did?